Check out 5 roles youth workers play in the lives of teenagers from our good friend Andy Blanks with youthministry360.

We’ve all seen them: articles, videos, and lectures given by people who don’t believe youth ministry is necessary or even biblical. While these people certainly are entitled to their opinions, and while most of them are sincerely seeking the most effective and God-honoring way to do ministry, I don’t agree with them. I think youth ministry is necessary. I think it’s biblical. And in some ways, I think it can even be vital.

There are roles a youth worker play in the life of our teenagers that can be essential to our students’ spiritual development.

In most cases, these roles are played out alongside a parent. In some cases, these roles take the place of a parent who can’t or won’t play them. CLICK HERE for five roles a youth worker can and should play in the lives of the teenagers to whom they minister.

  ANDY BLANKS

Andy Blanks is the co-founder and Publisher for ym360. If it’s a blog post, resource, or workshop, Andy had his hands on it. Andy has been designing Bible study and discipleship resources for youth ministers since 2003. He lives in Birmingham, AL with his wonderful wife Brendt, their three daughters, and one son. He’s a pretty big fan of both the Boston Red Sox and anything involving the Auburn Tigers. When he’s not hanging out with his family or volunteering at his church’s youth ministry, you can find Andy trail running or mountain biking. Learn more about youthministry360.